• Don't rush your delivery.
• Give your audience time to process what you are saying and react to it.
• Speaking slowly creates an aura of suspense.
• Be genuine, show that you are delivering something that is meaningful to you, and the audience will respond in kind.

Build your story chronologically: with a past, present, and future:

Past: "I've always loved people, and that's why I'm passionate about this job in HR. I was outgoing and extrovertish even when young."

Present: "In my last two HR positions, I have de...

• Talking about ourselves releases dopamine, a hormone that can be dangerous if you’re rambling.
• Keep your narrative short and to the point.
• Don’t turn a short story into a long and winding verbal road.

Example: Suppose you’re in a job interview and the recruite...

• Every story you tell about yourself should end with some kind of action or resolution. If you are mentoring someone and you’re sharing a story about what you learned from your first boss, end with an upbeat and meaningful action.
• The end is the action that embodies the moral of the s...

• The best stories get listeners involved in the tale emotionally.
• Make the main character someone the audience can relate to.
• Pretend you are the victim, and the audience is with you all the way.
• Tell a story about how you were walking your French bulldog and someone t...